CA-36: Debra Bowen files for Congress

[RandySF]

California Secretary of State Debra Bowen has entered the congressional race to replace South Bay Democrat Jane Harman. Harman’s resigning to run a think tank.

When asked why she’s running for Congress just three months after voters re-elected her as California secretary of state, Debra Bowen echoed other officials who’ve fielded similar questions. “I think I can best be of service to the people of California in this role at this time.”

Bowen, who’s 55 years old, said her years representing the South Bay in the state legislature qualify her to represent it in Congress.

L.A. City Councilwoman Janice Hahn, who unsuccessfully ran for lieutenant governor last year, is also competing for Harman’s congressional seat. She’s won the heavyweight endorsement of U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein.

Marcy Winograd’s considering a run, too. She garnered 41 percent of the vote in a run against Harman in the Democratic primary last year.


http://www.scpr.org/news/2011/02/16/ca-sec-state-plans-run-congress/

[Ramulux]

1. This is what a real primary looks like

Three awesome candidates, with Winograd being a little better than Bowen and Bowen being a little better than Hahn. If we can elect Winograd she will likely be the most progressive member of the house.

[pinto]

3. Agree on Winograd. She's got great credentials.

:hi:

[RandySF]

6. Winograd tends to burn bridges

I think Bowen will be a dependable progressive and work well with others to get things done.

[pinto]

9. Good point.

:hi:

[RandySF]

8. Actually, that worried me a little.

When you don't have major policy differences, personality comes to the fore and it can get ugly.

[pinto]

2. I really like both Bowen and Winograd. I think either would serve CA well.

That said, I'd rather both didn't run in the race and split the vote. (aside) Just a heads up on a typo, it's CA-36. :hi:

[msongs]

5. umm Janice Hahn is the front runner, bowen may have waited too long, and winograd...too late nt

[proud patriot]

4. She's Great .. she's our Sec of State

she has protected California from those horrendous voting machines. While I wish she could be our Sec of State Always.
I know America will be better represented by Bowen in congress than Harman IMO.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

7. Feinstein - harrumph!

She should have been campaigning with Marcy or at least endorsing her both times she ran. I have grave misgivings about Bowen leaving the SOS position - she's been very, very good there. It's not like we don't have a history of stolen elections. But good riddance to Jane Harman.

[Raine]

10. This is my district, I would prefer Winograd then Bowen

Hahn would be my last choice.